Shangri-La SingaporevsMarina Bay Sands
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Marina Bay Sands is preferred by most reviewers compared to Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. Marina Bay Sands scores 90 with accolades from 13 reviewers including Gayot, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
Shangri-La Singapore Show All Reviews
22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350, Singapore
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This elegant and airy hotel is just far enough off the main drag of Orchard Road (a 10-minute walk) to have its own sense of remote peacefulness. Spread out and framed in lots of cooling..." Full review
Concierge
"The Shangri-La's magnificent 750-room property, centered around 15 acres of lush tropical gardens, is the closest thing to a resort hotel in Singapore."
Fodor's
"For 30 years the Shangri-La has been one of Singapore's top hotels. Presidents have stayed here, but all travelers are treated to the same excellent service." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stay at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore places you in the heart of Singapore, minutes from Tanglin Shopping Centre and close to National Orchid Garden. This 5-star hotel is within close..." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 747-room Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is a luxury chain hotel with spacious rooms spread across three separate wings." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Three wings consisting of unusually shaped rooms (imagine odd angles and curves) on 15 landscaped acres a few blocks from pedestrian-friendly Orchard Road. ." Full review
Rough Guide
"This old faithful still epitomizes elegance, with seven-hundred-plus rooms set in oodles of landscaped greenery."
Time Out
"Sprawled out across 15 acres of greenery in the heart of the city, Shangri- La opened in 1971 but remains one of the best hotels in town." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Its timeless, sophisticated vibe resonates throughout, from the grand dual lobbies to bougainvillea-filled balconies." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"After decades in business as Shangri-La's maiden property, this gorgeous grand dame of luxury continues to deliver." Full review
Marina Bay Sands Show All Reviews
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956, Singapore
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Hotel guests have access to the rooftop SkyPark... here you'll find Singapore's coolest pool, with an infinity edge that appears to drop right into Singapore's downtown skyline." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel has already become a Singaporean icon. The resort has drawn oohs and ahs for its dazzling architecture, and its stunning array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Part of the ambitious Marina Bay Sands casino/retail complex, the Sands hotel is famed for its amazing rooftop infinity pool, which straddles across the roofs of the three hotel buildings." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The casino hotel is a mini-city that has 2,560 guest rooms and seven restaurants helmed by such renowned chefs as Daniel Boulud, Guy Savoy, and Tetsuya Wakuda." Full review
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At night, head to the two floating nightclubs—the perfect end to a day in Asia's eye-popping new playground.
Rough Guide
"At a stroke Marina Bay Sands has become the largest hotel in Singapore, with an astonishing 2500 rooms."
Star Service
"Rooms facing the city and Marina Bay do not have balconies but offer great city views. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"At 57 stories, Marina Bay Sands towers above Singapore. It seems fitting, then, that the massive hotel’s amenities rise to the occasion as well." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"You'll lack for nothing as your stay becomes an experience." Full review
Gayot
"This casino-resort extravaganza wows travelers with its spectacular architecture and endless array of offerings."
Afar Magazine
"See the top floor for great view. Remarkable architecture." Full review